Speak.
It’s text.
Speech-to-text runs locally on your device after the selected model is downloaded. Press a hotkey, talk, and your words land in the active text field. Model downloads, update checks and optional external AI text processing can use a network connection.
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Built for quick, everyday dictation.
Local transcription
After the selected speech model is downloaded, the speech-to-text step runs locally on your device.
Works in any application
A global hotkey drops text into editors, browsers, chat, email, wherever the cursor is.
Your models, your choice
Swap open ASR models (Whisper, Parakeet, Moonshine and more) to balance speed and accuracy.
Cross-platform, native
Windows, macOS on Apple Silicon, Linux on Ubuntu / Debian, and Android.
Free and open source
Read the source, file an issue, or build the application yourself.
Press your hotkey
A global shortcut starts listening from anywhere, no window to switch to.
Speak naturally
Talk as you normally would. After the model is downloaded, Verbatim transcribes locally on your device.
Your text appears
Words type straight into whatever app you’re in. Release to stop.
Local transcription, with clear choices for optional external processing.
Questions, answered.
Is Verbatim really free?
Yes. Free and open source, no subscription, no account. The full source is on GitHub.
Where does transcription happen?
After the selected model is downloaded, the speech-to-text step runs locally on your device. Optional external AI processing is separate and may send the text needed for that feature to the provider you configure.
Why does my OS warn on first launch?
The build is unsigned. On Windows: More info → Run anyway. On macOS: right-click → Open. One time only.
Does it work offline?
Local transcription can run after the selected model is downloaded. Model downloads, update checks and any external AI provider you enable require a network connection.
Can I change the hotkey or model?
Yes. Set any global hotkey, and switch between open models (Whisper, Parakeet, Moonshine, and more) in settings.
Which platforms are supported?
Windows (x64), macOS (Apple Silicon), Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), and Android (sideloaded APK).
Get Verbatim.
All releases & checksums ↗ · Desktop builds are unsigned; SmartScreen / Gatekeeper may warn on first launch (More info → Run anyway, or right-click → Open). The Android APK is signed.
Android: download on your phone and tap the APK to install (allow installs from unknown sources if asked). If a download sticks at 100%, switch networks or try another browser.